It’s time, people! The 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards are finally here. It’s the first award show of the season, and arguably, it’s the most exciting. Why? It’s simple. From a micro-perspective, it sets the standard for every award show that follows it, including the Grammys, the SAG Awards, and, finally, the Oscars in quick succession. From a macro-perspective, it sets the standard for the biggest beauty trends of the entire year.
Yep, we’re about to see celebs like Ariana Grande, Tessa Thompson, Elle Fanning, Jennifer Lawrence, and more demonstrate the very trends that will dominate 2026. Without further ado, keep scrolling to see the best, most elegant beauty looks of the night. These beauty looks absolutely epitomize glamour and elegance.
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Ariana Grande’s Wicked character, Glinda, would approve of her pink cut crease.
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Selena Gomez proves that “vampy” and “elegant” can truly go hand in hand. All it takes is a deep, ink-red lip color and a vintage-inspired bob.
Beauty products used: Chanel Le Vernis in Le Diable en Chanel ($33), Sublimage La Crème Texture Universelle Ultimate Cream ($485), and Sublimage L’Extrait Intensive Repair-Oil Concentrate ($765); Dr. Althea Aqua Marine Deep Serum ($13); Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray ($23) and Dream Blowout Glass 72hr Frizz Fighter ($28)
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Jennifer Lopez paired her signature glowing skin with shimmering purple eye shadow.
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The cherry on top of Zoë Kravitz’s effortless updo is a simple, chic flower pin.
Beauty products used: Cécred Nourishing Hair Oil ($44) and Hair & Scalp Balm ($44)
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Jennifer Lawrence’s French-girl bangs and thick black eyeliner deserve their own award.
Beauty products used: Dior Diorshow Liquid Liner in Satin Black and Satin Brown ($39), Backstage Rosy Glow Blush in Rosewood ($42), and Addict Lip Glow in Rosewood ($42)
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Jenna Ortega brought her signature Wednesday aesthetic to the red carpet, and we’re so here for it.
Beauty products used: Laduora Lumeo SkinLift 4D Current Red Light Therapy Kit ($215); Dior Diorshow Maximizer 4D Lash Primer ($35), Diorshow Overvolume Mascara ($38), and Diorshow 5 Couleurs High Color Eyeshadow Palette in Coral Flame ($70)
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Ayo Edebiri’s voluminous side part is right in line with the romantic, retro hairstyle trend.
Beauty products used: Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist ($30) and No.7 Bonding Oil ($30), Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Foundation ($65), Ultra Le Teint Le Correcteur Concealer ($53), Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sun-Kissed Powder in Deep Mauve ($95), and Le Rouge Duo Ultra Tenue Liquid Lip Color in Intense Nude ($95)
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Amanda Seyfried embodied Old Hollywood glamour with her architectural updo and eye-defining liner.
Beauty products used: Nuface Trinity+ with Lip & Eye Attachment ($495), Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray ($23) and Defy Damage KBOND20 Power Masque ($39); GHD Chronos Curve Classic Curling Iron ($207); Parfums de Marly Valaya Eau de Parfum ($250); Vita Liberata Body Blur ($39)
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For glowing skin, Kate Hudson is the official blueprint.
Beauty products used: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation ($49), Unreal Lip + Cheek Glow Blush Stick in Peachy Glow ($42), and Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk Original ($42); Joico Hold Hero High Hold + Shine Boosting Finishing Spray ($23); Lashify Pre-Mapped Gossamer Lashes ($28), Whisper Light Bond ($26), and Waterproof Lash Sealer ($28)
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Miley Cyrus’s signature rock-chic aesthetic translates to the red carpet. All it takes is a smoky eye and highly contoured skin. Would you believe it if we said the whole look was created using drugstore products?
Beauty products used: Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation ($16), Color Tattoo Longwear Multi-Use Eyeshadow Stix in I Am Determined ($12), Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara ($14), and Serum Lipstick in 008 Scuse Me ($8).
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Emma Stone amplified her already sunny aura with glowing skin and glossy strands.
Beauty products used: Rōz Air Thickening Spray ($39), Milk Hair Serum ($52), and Evergreen Style Cream ($32)
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Hailee Steinfeld debuted her baby bump for the first time on the Golden Globes red carpet. She was glowing with softly smoked-out eye shadow and Old Hollywood–inspired waves.
Beauty products used: GHD Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer Brush ($343) and Chronos Curve Classic Curling Iron ($207)
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Tessa Thompson looked ethereal and mermaid-esque with long waves cascading down her back and glowy, glassy skin.
Beauty products used: SheaMoisture Silk Press Prep Cream ($14) and Bonding Amla Oil ($10); Sisley Paris Phyto-Teint Ultra Eclat N°2 Soft Beige ($120) and Phyto-Eye Palette 2 Bois de Rose ($125)
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Meanwhile, Alison Brie debuted new Birkin bangs. We can’t help but think this is how a French woman, specifically Jane Birkin, would do the Golden Globes red carpet. C’est très chic.
Beauty products used: Milkshake Blow Dry Primer ($28), Incredible Milk ($30), and Incredible Oil ($36)
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Mia Goth’s thick, winged liner and plump nude lips are understated yet impactful.
Beauty products used: L’Oréal Elvive Glycolic + Gloss High Shine Leave-In Serum ($8) and Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray ($14); Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick ($57), Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer ($42), and Diorshow Liquid Liner ($39)
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Laufey’s shiny, sleek ponytail is proof that vintage hairstyles are *it* for 2026.
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No one does sculpted ’90s-esque glamour like Lori Harvey.
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Brittany Snow’s lush lashes, rosy lips, and “champagne blonde” are a sophisticated formula.
Beauty products used: Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Milk ($50) and Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops ($39)
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We’re putting Priyanka Chopra’s hair on our 2026 beauty mood boards. Her feathered layers have so much body and dimension.
Beauty products used: Danucera D22 Tonic ($95), and Mega Serum ($165)
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Emily Blunt looked elegant with rosy-brown makeup and a simple, slicked-back hairstyle. The real star of her look, though, was her glowing complexion. Her skin prep was completed by celebrity facialist Lord Gavin McLeod- Valentine using Augustinus Bader products.
Beauty products used: Augustinus Bader The Elixir ($550), The Face Oil ($250), and The Rich Cream ($315), Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation ($49), Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Bronzer ($58), and Cheek to Chic Blush in Pillow Talk Intense ($42); Hair Rituel by Sisley The Cream 230 ($125) and Precious Hair Oil ($130)
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Li Jun Li’s stunning Golden Globes look is centered on three key elements: a bright pop of perfect red lipstick, fluttery lashes, and a wash of sheer pink blush to pull it all together.
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Lisa proves glass skin and glossy lips won’t go away in 2026.
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Teyana Taylor is the ultimate cool girl with her shimmery eye shadow and vinyl-like lips.
Beauty products used: SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus + Flaxseed Defining Styling Hair Gel ($9) and Coconut and Hibiscus Smoothing Oil ($10); Initio Parfums Privés Atomic Rose Hair Perfume ($100); Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation ($49) and Big Lip Plumpgasm in Nudegasm Diamonds ($35)
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If you look closely, you’ll see Amelia Gray’s cool lavender eye shadow. We love a subtle pop of color on the red carpet.
Beauty products used: YSL Hyper Luminize Powder Highlighter in Lavender Lust ($55) on eyes and skin, and Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss in Thunder Stealer ($40)
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Please excuse us while we find our mousse and texturizing spray to re-create Julia Roberts’s voluminous waves.
Beauty products used: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation ($53), Teint Idôle Ultra Wear All Over Concealer ($32), Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Lengthening Mascara ($30), and L’Absolu Rouge Intimatte Buildable Soft Matte Lipstick in First Kiss ($35)
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Pamela Anderson didn’t wear a speck of makeup on the red carpet. Instead, she let her glowing skin shine—courtesy of her go-to Sonsie skincare products.
Beauty products used: Sonsie Super Serum ($64), Adapt Cream ($58), Multi Moisture Cream ($48), and Basic Balm ($22)
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If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Ana de Armas stuck to her signature look—soft makeup and voluminous hair.
Beauty products used: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultra Radiance Liquid Foundation ($140) and Futurist Blushmaker Dewy Cheek Tint Liquid Blush in Stolen Glance ($32); Kristin Ess Blow Dry Mist ($15), Dry Finish Heat Protectant Spray ($15), Dry Finish Working Texture Spray ($15), and Ultra Fine Workable Hairspray ($15)
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Dakota Fanning’s fresh-faced complexion was the star of her look.
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Her sister, Elle Fanning, donned a similar petal-pink makeup look.
Beauty products used: L’Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Foundation ($10), Voluminous Panorama Mascara ($13), and Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Peony Pink ($12)
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Leighton Meester’s fresh-faced complexion and wavy hair never miss.
Beauty products used: Bubble Cosmic Silk Hydrating Milky Toner ($16), Slam Dunk Moisturizer ($16), BondiBoost Everlast Airstyler System ($219); Beauty Pie Triple Beauty Luminizing Highlighter Wand ($25), Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in Miracoli ($25), Supercheek Cream Blush in Fresh Faced ($25), and Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in Rummy Pink ($13)
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Olandria Carthen’s bold blush is so striking.
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Makeup artist Mary Wiles let Sarah Snook’s natural beauty shine by focusing on her glowing complexion rather than using bold makeup.
Beauty products used: G.M. Collin Biocellulose Face Mask ($115), Bota-Peptide Eye Contour ($92), Ceramide Comfort Serum ($125), Repair Lip Balm ($36), and Sensiderm Soothing Mist ($48)
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